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MIAMI (CBSMiami) – George Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder for the shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, according to the Associated Press. Additionally, Zimmerman has been taken into custody, but it hasn’t been revealed where he is being held. CBSMiami has confirmed that State Attorney Angela Corey, who was appointed as a special prosecutor in the case, will hold an announcement about the charges at 6 p.m. in Jacksonville. That press conference can be viewed LIVE starting at 6 p.m. by clicking here.

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. (AP) - A teenager charged with killing his mother by stabbing her 111 times waived his right to a preliminary hearing Tuesday. Christopher Dankovich, 16, did not speak during his brief court appearance other than to acknowledge that he had agreed to waive the hearing. Judge Nancy Carniak did not set a date for arraignment, but it is expected to take place later this month. Lawyers for both sides said they were negotiating a possible plea deal.